West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Handcross

Handcross is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 1,027 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 67 churches, 52 parks, 30 forts & heritage and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Target Hill Park (6 km), Leonardslee Gardens (7 km) and Borde Hill Garden (9 km).

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Handcross, England
Handcross, West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Handcross at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,027
Coordinates
51.0538° N, 0.2008° W
Places within 50 km
224 (224 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Handcross

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Handcross: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Handcross

87 churches within 100 km of Handcross. The closest is Hope Strict Baptist Chapel (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Handcross

69 parks within 100 km of Handcross. The closest is Target Hill Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Handcross

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Handcross. The closest is Sedgwick Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Handcross

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Handcross. The closest is Leonardslee Gardens (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Handcross

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Handcross. The closest is Wolstonbury Hill (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Handcross

14 museums within 100 km of Handcross. The closest is Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Handcross

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Handcross
  2. 6 km Target Hill Park · hill, East Sussex
  3. 10 km Hope Strict Baptist Chapel · church, West Sussex
  4. 8 km Leonardslee Gardens · garden, West Sussex
  5. 13 km Borde Hill Garden · garden, East Sussex
  6. 7 km Wakehurst · park, East Sussex
  7. 10 km Back to Handcross

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How to reach Handcross

    All places near Handcross by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Handcross by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6787Hope Strict Baptist Chapel (10 km)
    Parks5269Target Hill Park (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3037Sedgwick Castle (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2631Leonardslee Gardens (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1619Wolstonbury Hill (20 km)
    Museums1014Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (20 km)
    Treks1012Downs Link (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs56Noor Mosque (10 km)
    Other attractions24Monk's House (35 km)
    Beaches & coast44Beach House Park (36 km)
    Temples12Shree Swaminarayan Temple (30 km)
    Buddhist sites02Buddhapadipa Temple (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (44 km)
    Caves01Chislehurst Caves (54 km)

    Handcross: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Handcross?

    Target Hill Park (hill, about 6 km), Leonardslee Gardens (garden, about 7 km), Borde Hill Garden (garden, about 9 km), Wakehurst (park, about 10 km), Hope Strict Baptist Chapel (church, about 10 km), Noor Mosque (mosque, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Handcross?

    224 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 52 parks, 30 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Handcross?

    Hope Strict Baptist Chapel, about 10 km by road; St. Mark's Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Handcross?

    Target Hill Park, about 6 km by road; Borde Hill Garden (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Handcross?

    Sedgwick Castle, about 11 km by road; Knepp Castle (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Handcross?

    Start in Handcross, visit Target Hill Park, then Hope Strict Baptist Chapel, then Leonardslee Gardens, then Borde Hill Garden, then Wakehurst, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Handcross?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Handcross

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Handcross’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Handcross on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.